VGW: George R.R. Martin broke many of the conventions of fantasy literature with his A Song of Fire and Ice novels. A Game of Thrones – Genesis attempts to break many of the conventions of the RTS genre and provide something new but, if intrigues and back-stabbing can translate to gaming, I don’t think Genesis pulled it off. Fans of the source material may find themselves disappointed while fans of the genre will find themselves in a similar boat. The gameplay mechanics are unique and interesting but poorly supported by the presentation, graphics and story.
Over the past decade, Game of Thrones has become a bonafide powerhouse in the realms of television and fantasy literature. However, despite its massive pop culture presence, there’s one entertainment avenue in which George R.R. Martin’s politically charged fantasy drama has mostly floundered: video games.
I personally loved the Telltale GoT. Probably one of the few where your choice actually matters. Iron from ice!
I loved it too, my favorite tell tale game. Always wishes there would be a sequel
D&D is used as an abbreviation for the main writers of the show (David Benioff and D. B. Weiss) because it's a hell of a lot shorter. So it's not a 'what' it's a 'who' and to be honest he's right. These guys have shown a complete disregard for the material with their recent attempt to rush it to completion to move on to their Star Wars work. These guys showed talent in adapting but don't have an original bone in their body based on their work beforehand.
In that case I agree and I apologize for coming off as an A hole. Dungeons and Dragons kept popping in my head every time I read D&D. Lol
I mean we only have the Telltale game, the 2012 RPG, and some mobile games to choose from. So probably Telltale? Even though I personally thought it was one of Telltale's worst products.
8CN: Despite having one of the most rich, vibrant, and popular fantasy worlds out there, the setting of Game of Thrones has been surprisingly lacking in the video game scene. If you're really itching to visit a digital Westeros though, there are a few options.
GamerSyndrome's LadyHodor is, like thousands around the world nowadays, a hardcore Game of Thrones fan. Yet while Television continues to thrive, the gaming industry is failing to deliver on much-wanted Game of Thrones video games. LadyHodor takes a look at the many possible games HBO's smash hit could offer, and what awesomeness they could contain.
Still going to get this. What I can't wait for is the RPG version Cyanide is handling. I hope they have a huge budget for it, the story and setting deserve an excellent presentation.
Come on Martin, coff it up